After several years of working in the field of architecture, Ashka Dymel began to design jewelry and small objects. Since 1990 she has run her own studio in Brooklyn, New York. Ashka lives with her husband and son in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Ashka’s approach to jewelry making and design is informed by her architectural training and background.…
My name is Rudklow Patanaanunwong, but everyone calls me Aoy. I come from a warm family environment from Bangkok, though I am an only child. I hold Bachelor and Master Degrees in Economy from Northeastern University. My intention after graduation was to work for the Bank of Thailand, but I changed my mind when I met my husband.…
Gold and Stone Jewelry Driven by her belief in a universal language of shape and form, Toronto jewellery designer Anne Sportun looks to nature for inspiration. Anne translates the subtle beauty of organic asymmetry into her work. The combination of traditional gold-smithing techniques with Anne’s design sensibility brings a sophisticated dichotomy to her pieces. In her work and in her life, she strives to combine the precious with the everyday.…
Gold and Silver Jewelry Jewelry artist Andrea Corson takes innovative and fresh approaches to making her collection of handmade jewelry. Andrea uses dramatic sculptural forms along with sterling silver, gold, and gold vermeil, an alloy of sterling silver and 14k gold. Andreas unique jewelry is handmade in New York City
Gold, Silver and Stone Jewelry Ananda draws inspiration from natural forms, and the vibrant luminosity of natural gemstones. She strives to capture the precious quality found in ancient jewelry, while creating pieces with a modern sensibility. All of the gems used are hand picked for their unique and exceptional characteristics. Many of her pieces contain an original painting on paper, which is set behind crystal in silver or 22k gold.…
Metal Wall Art & Garden Decor I love working in metal; if you can dream it, you can do it. Cut it, shape it, rust it, grind it, interior, exterior. moving or static. The possibilities are endless. And the finishes! Much like the beauty of a nice piece of wood that's been stained and sealed, so is the magic of metal after it is rusted and sealed.…
Handwoven Alpaca Clothes and Accessories I was born in the capital of Peru on August 7, 1968. When I was but a small child I learned from my parents the best weaving techniques – like me, they had learned them from their own parents. This makes us a family entirely devoted to the world of
Nowadays I combine weaving by hand and on classic machinery, remaining true to Inca and colonial motifs.…
Handwoven Kente Cloth Bags I was born in Bonwire, a village in the Ashanti Kingdom renowned for kente weaving and thus my father, who was a master weaver, taught me when I was a young boy. I was actually like my father's pet, and for that reason I spent most of my childhood days by his side.…
Millefiori Porcelain Jewelry We create our porcelain pieces using an ancient technique known variously as millefiori, neriage, and nerikome. The extreme detail and intense color in our ceramic work results from the use of over 500 different colors of clay to create our carefully designed clay loaves. Next, cross-sections are sliced from the loaves, and these sections are shaped and finished into individual pieces, then glazed and fired twice.…
Fine Jewelry in Silver and Gold Two powerful influences define Rebecca Lankford’s work: her deeply spiritual upbringing and her mother’s contagious passion for creativity. “I grew up with a mom who made everything from beautiful clothes to a complete vegetable garden… everything she touched seemed to take on its own life.” Many of Rebecca’s jewelry pieces spotlight a cross, a form she cherishes for its simple beauty and personal symbolism.…
Silver and Stone Jewelry My artistic formation is entirely self-taught – it is a personal search. I find nourishment within the art of our ancestors, the experience of master artisans, and the influence of foreign designers. I seek to develop products with a sense of identity, one that appeals to international tastes. Handicrafts are my life’s passion – they achieve the perfect equilibrium between art and people, sensitizing us.…
Wool Capes, Coats and Blankets Every one of the fine woolens from Old Port Wool and Textile Co. reflect the quality and style possible only when a piece is individually handcrafted. Old Port Wool and Textile Co. is family owned and run. Everything we make is designed, cut, stitched, and shipped from our factory studio and retail storefront in Portland, Maine.…
Ceramic and Polymer Jewelry After many years of creating functional ceramics, I recently transferred my activity and aesthetics into the smaller scale of ceramic and polymer jewelry. Designing with new challenges of functionality, I create pieces that are light-weight, comfortable, and work well on the body. My work can best be described as minimalist, following the “less is more” rule. …
Handmade Cowboy Boots Since the year 2000, handcrafted leather boots have been Ernie Tarut (“the Old Gringo”) and Yan Ferry’s passion. The result of this collaboration combined Ernie Tarut’s 30 years of leather manufacturing experience and Yan Ferry’s 30 years of European design and boot making mastery under one roof creating footwear of superior and unique style and quality.…
Elegant Socially Responsible Jewelry Since its inception, the Melissa Joy Manning collection has been known for its beautifully designed, impeccably crafted, and socially—and environmentally—responsible ethos.
Marrying an elegant, modern aesthetic with recycled materials and sustainable stones that are transformed into organically urbane pieces by the designer and her team of artisans—and manufactured in a way that is friendly to both the earth and its inhabitants—Melissa Joy Manning is the rare brand that produces a luxury, heirloom-quality collection using ethical, Green Certified practices.…
Jewelry from fine metals, precious gemstones and conflict free diamonds In 2005, Alexis Russell combined her love for fashion with her creative talents and launched her own collection of jewelry. Her inspiration is echoed in each hand-crafted piece, as she continues to marry classic modern design with natural, organic elements. “Earthy and understated, yet refined and elegant” is how Alexis describes her collection.…
Unique & Rustic Rings for Men and Women When my writing career started to slow down after the mortgage crisis, I had no idea what I was going to do for work. I had all these kids at home and we were homeschooling them, so going out and finding an office job was not an option.…
Hand Forged Silver and Stone Jewelry Each piece of jewelry is made with my hands and the highest quality materials. I specialize in sterling silver, vintage elements and semi-precious stones. An imaginative blend of vintage elements and original designs—featuring high-quality sterling silver, semi-precious stones, and old treasures made new. Sexy, sweet, edgy, lighthearted, understated, glam… every piece has a unique style and a story, brought to life by my never idle hands, with both joy and appreciation for what I do and the customers who make it possible.…
Wearable Art & Fine Crafts
Gallery Five opened in Tequesta, Florida in November 1982, featuring five types of fine crafts by American Artists: ceramics, glass, fiber, metal and wood.
We are proud of the success of Gallery Five and pleased that the gallery features work of more than 150 American artists from 40 states, with no imports (except for several wonderful Canadian artists).…
Eco-Friendly Organic Clothing Our goals at Gaia Conceptions are to ensure our clothing materials and production methods are rooted in sustainability and our garment designs are beautiful, comfortable, and highly versatile. This means observing every step involved with making a garment, from seed to shirt. We are continually tweaking our system to the highest standard. Often similar to the Slow Foods Movement, Slow Clothing focuses on organic materials, a mindful supply of energy, and artisan quality goods and services.
Porcelain Planters and Home Decor With the ethos “own less and own well,” designer Farrah Sit focuses on creating strikingly simple objects that speak to their intended purpose. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Sit spent years in the fashion industry, designing the tabletop collection for Calvin Klein, as well as luxury home decor collections for Vera Wang and Kim Seybert. …
The Emily Ryan Etsy Shop is empty, with no apparent sales since 2016. It's probablly a safe bet she is not currently operating online. Independent Fashion Designer I am an independent designer located in Portland, Oregon. I have been designing custom and retail pieces since 2001, and have participated in many fashion shows over the years.…
Handmade Antler Shave Kits & Barware I’m a photographer that loves all things real, rustic and manly. My personal style inspired me to make antler and horn items and open my shoppe. Kentucky is where my beautiful wife and I raise four children and expect another addition soon.
One of a kind clocks & cufflinks from recycled car parts Growing up in Los Gatos, California swinging a tennis racket was more common for Steven Shaver than swinging a hammer. “Tool time” would come later. He went on to study at San Diego State University and graduated in 1991 with a B.A. degree in International Business and completing industrial design courses at San Jose State University.…
Custom Crafted Wood Furniture & Products for the Kitchen Raised and educated in New England, David was exposed to the Northeast’s rich culture of fine furniture making from a young age. Trained by furniture masters Wayne Marcoux and Dan Mosheim, David learned about composition and construction techniques. Danish, Ming Dynasty, and contemporary American studio furniture where the focus of David’s studies in furniture as he progressed in his career.…
Handmade Shoes and Bags Calleen Cordero’s first step on her journey to becoming one of today’s most inspiring American designers began in Marin County, CA, where at the age of fifteen she was first immersed in the world of high fashion footwear. Beginning in sales at an upscale boutique, her innate talent for fashion and her passion for well-crafted shoes began to shine through, and Calleen soon found herself elevated to the position of assistant buyer, travelling to Europe to view collections and meet with designers, all by the age of sixteen.…
Silver & Gold Hand Forged Artisan Jewelry In the hills of rural northern California, I live way out in an area called the lost coast, and work in an off grid, solar powered studio. Shop practices are eco friendly as are shipping and packaging. A gold and silver smith with over 22 years experience, I make every piece of jewelry in my shop entirely by myself, using the traditional metalsmithing techniques of forging (moving metal with hammers), fabricating (connecting formed metal with solder), and fine stone setting.…
Custom Art Jewelry and Hand Cut Stones I started making jewelry back in Jr. High for my friends and myself. I mostly made funky punk rock earrings that we could not find in any store. I stopped making jewelry when I started a family and career, but one day when watching the Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah had on this amazing necklace.…